Cycle the prestigious Loire castles around Tours

Discover the charms and the animation of the old Tours with its half-timbered houses, the Saint-Gatien cathedral, the Wilson bridge and the Plumereau square.

You leave the city center of Tours and meander through the small villages of Vouvray along the troglodytic cellars to reach the medieval city of Amboise.

Your tranquil bike route today leads you through idyllic natural beauty with rivers and forests, leading to the most iconic Chateaux de la Loire, the "Chateau de Chenonceau". This historical castle had an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, restored and saved the castle. Today it is one of the most photographed castles in France. If you like, continue riding along the banks of the Cher River until you reach the underground city near Bourré and its mushroom cellar. 

You cross the Cher river and drive through the countryside to the small village of Chédigny, also called the village of roses. Then, you continue your ride to the medieval city of Loches and its fortress on the banks of the Indre river.

You leave Loches by the banks of the Indre and ride through the numerous small charming villages that border the river. You cross the river on a Roman bridge and admire the medieval vestiges which punctuate your bike ride.

You leave the charming little town of Montbazon and meander along the Indre River, through small villages, past numerous watermills and troglodytic houses. In this valley of the Indre, the French writer Balzac found his inspiration. Several of his books tell about these places. You can visit his house in Saché before arriving at the beautiful castle of Azay-le-Rideau.

You meander through the forest to reach the castle of Villandry and its gardens. Enjoy the banks of the Loire river before reaching the city center of Tours via the bicycle paths.

After breakfast, discover the charms and liveliness of old Tours, before leaving for your next destination or extend your stay on your own.